Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research (IJFTR) · 2016 · 10 citations · 0 references
ArtsMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptical MaterialsPhotodermatologyTextile DesignColor PreservationFiber PropertiesLight ProtectionSun ProtectionTextile FinishingUltraviolet Radiation ProtectionNatural DyeingNatural DyesNatural Textile DyesUltraviolet Barrier PropertiesUltraviolet ProtectionUv Protection FinishingUv-protective TextilesUva Protection
This paper reports study on the UV protection properties of nettle fabric dyed with natural dyes cutch ( Acacia catechu) and madder ( Rubia cardifolia) . Dyeing with cutch and madder dyes provides excellent UV protection to the woven nettle fabric even without mordanting. FeSO 4 and myrobalan mordant concentrations have no significant effect on UPF of the nettle fabric.